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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,673.52, 1,492,301.42 and 320,741.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,673.52, 1,492,301.42 and 320,741.27 is: 481,205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,673.52 : 1,492,301.42 = 320,741.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,673.52/1,492,301.42 = 320,741.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,673.52x = 1,492,301.42 × 320,741.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,673.52x = 478,642,650,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,642,650,407.30/994,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,205.78

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